The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)

€ 21,200
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
€ 23,600
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo is 9.5 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
67.8
74.7
71.2 in
Width
67.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.5 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
99
162.6
172 in
Length
162.6 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2818 lb
Curb Weight
3051 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.67 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
B-K
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
123 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
181 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
22.91 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
43 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
32 mpg
city
19 mpg
52 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
384 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
542 mi
384 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
104.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
168.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
104.1 kWh
168.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft